The second project I completed from Summer Creative Retreat was making an 8-page mini booklet from a single sheet of paper. I used to make these little booklets with my students back in the day, but it's been a long time since I've made one. The instructor, Jules of Jules' Art Bender, had some really fun ideas for dressing them up using paint and other art materials. I especially liked her idea of taking apart a napkin and adhering the printed ply to the front and back covers. I tweaked her idea a bit and decorated my mini book with tissue paper and stickers. I picture kids filling these little booklets with wallet-sized photos of their best friends.
Here is Jules' book that inspired my project, decorated with a napkin:
To make your own mini book, start with a single sheet of paper. I used Bristol Vellum (affiliate links here and below). There's no need for me to duplicate the thousand tutorials out there; instead, check out Savannah Storm's outstanding illustrated step-by-step guide to making a Zine Booklet.
Open up the booklet so that the front and back covers are facing up. Working on one section at a time, paint a very thin coat of Mod Podge onto the paper, then add colorful tissue paper confetti. Allow the circles to hang off the edge so that the entire area is covered.
Carefully paint a thin coat of Mod Podge over the top of the confetti to seal it in place. I used matte, but there are some fun glitter options.
When the Mod Podge is dry, apply gold letter stickers and a dimensional star sticker to make the title. Then fill it with pictures, autographs, journaling, memories, or anything else!
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